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Quiz about Around Ireland Without a Fridge
Quiz about Around Ireland Without a Fridge

Around Ireland Without a Fridge Quiz


Back in the late 1990s, a British comic, Tony Hawks, took on a drunken wager that he couldn't do a tour of Ireland, within a month, carrying a fridge. This quiz will follow a similar route, but without the use of a domestic appliance.

A multiple-choice quiz by romeomikegolf. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
284,971
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1360
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 161 (6/10), Guest 65 (8/10), Guest 64 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. We begin our Irish tour in the most obvious place, Dublin. The city became the capital of Ireland in 1922 with the establishment of the Irish Free State after the split with Britain. It is home to many statues and monuments, but which of the following will you NOT see? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the south east of Ireland is a county that was the site of a Norman invasion in 1169. It was also one of the first areas to be Christianised in the 5th century. Which county is this? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There is a place in south east Ireland that is synonymous with a particular industry. What is the name of this city that should be crystal clear to you?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Inland from County Waterford is an area known as the Golden Vale. Which of the named counties does not include any part of this beautiful area? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. County Kerry contains the most westerly point of both mainland Ireland and of Europe. It lies at the tip of the Dingle Peninsular, an area of Ireland that has been inhabited for 6000 years. Where are we? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The Irish Province of Connacht is made up of five counties. Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and Galway. They all have a coastline, except for one. Which is the only landlocked county in the province? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. North of the province of Connacht is Ulster. This province is composed of nine counties. In terms of the number of counties, it is the second largest of the four Irish provinces. Which is the largest county in Ulster? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Moving into Northern Ireland, and so into part of the UK, we travel to County Antrim. Here can be found the Giant's Causeway. According to legend, it was built by a giant so he could rescue his wife who had been taken by Scottish giants.


Question 9 of 10
9. Towards the southeastern corner of Northern Ireland lies a range of granite mountains in County Down. What is the name of this range of mountains? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. At the boundary between the counties of Louth and Meath lies the town of Drogheda. Prior to 1898 and the introduction of the Local Government (Ireland) Act, it was split between the two counties. In 1690, just to the west of the town, a battle took place. What name does history give this conflict? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We begin our Irish tour in the most obvious place, Dublin. The city became the capital of Ireland in 1922 with the establishment of the Irish Free State after the split with Britain. It is home to many statues and monuments, but which of the following will you NOT see?

Answer: Queen Victoria

There used to be a statue of Queen Victoria in Dublin which stood in front of Leinster House. It was removed and put into storage in 1947. It remained there for nearly 40 years until, in 1987, it was given to the city of Sydney, Australia, where it now stands outside the Queen Victoria Building.
2. In the south east of Ireland is a county that was the site of a Norman invasion in 1169. It was also one of the first areas to be Christianised in the 5th century. Which county is this?

Answer: Wexford

The economy of County Wexford is chiefly agricultural and maritime based. The area has changed hands many times during its history. The early Irish tribes were subdued by the Vikings in the early 9th century, and in 1649 the area was captured by Oliver Cromwell.
In 1963 Wexford was visited by John F. Kennedy who paid a call to his ancestral home of Dunganstown.
3. There is a place in south east Ireland that is synonymous with a particular industry. What is the name of this city that should be crystal clear to you?

Answer: Waterford

Glass has been manufactured in Waterford since 1783, and Waterford Crystal is world renowned. In the 19th century another major industry was shipbuilding, and Waterford has been a major port for over 1000 years. Waterford's motto, 'Urbs Intacta Manet Waterfordia' (Waterford Remains the Untaken City), stems from the time of Henry VII who gave it to the city after it repelled the two English pretenders, Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck.
4. Inland from County Waterford is an area known as the Golden Vale. Which of the named counties does not include any part of this beautiful area?

Answer: Clare

The Golden Vale, which has been described as 'a haven of beauty and tranquility', stretches from Tipperary, through Limerick and on to the boundary with County Cork. It is a rich area of undulating pastureland and contains many Visitor Farms, where tourists can experience life on a real working farm.
5. County Kerry contains the most westerly point of both mainland Ireland and of Europe. It lies at the tip of the Dingle Peninsular, an area of Ireland that has been inhabited for 6000 years. Where are we?

Answer: Dunmore Head

Just off the coast are the Blasket Islands. They were, until evacuated in 1953, inhabited by people who spoke only Irish. Many of the islanders descendants live in Springfield, Massachusetts. Because of its mountains and prevailing south-westerly winds, Kerry is one of the wettest places in Ireland.

It also has a much milder climate than is expected because part of the Gulf Stream passes the coast. This allows plants not normally found in northern Europe to flourish.
6. The Irish Province of Connacht is made up of five counties. Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and Galway. They all have a coastline, except for one. Which is the only landlocked county in the province?

Answer: Roscommon

The county town is also called Roscommon. The town of Athlone, which lies partly in County Roscommon and partly in Westmeath, is considered to be the most central town in Ireland. In northern County Roscommon lies Lough Key which is noted for having 32 islands, the same number as the counties on the island of Ireland.
7. North of the province of Connacht is Ulster. This province is composed of nine counties. In terms of the number of counties, it is the second largest of the four Irish provinces. Which is the largest county in Ulster?

Answer: Donegal

County Donegal is in the northwest corner of the island. It is one of three counties of Ulster that do not lie in Northern Ireland. The other two are Cavan and Monaghan. The name Ulster is informally, but incorrectly, used as a name for Northern Ireland.

The town of Donegal, despite its name, is not the county town of County Donegal. This role is fulfilled by the town of Lifford. A famous symbol of the province is 'The Red Hand of Ulster'. The origins of this symbol are unknown, but there are many myths that surround it.
8. Moving into Northern Ireland, and so into part of the UK, we travel to County Antrim. Here can be found the Giant's Causeway. According to legend, it was built by a giant so he could rescue his wife who had been taken by Scottish giants.

Answer: False

The legend says that the giant, Fionn mac Cumhaill or Finn McCool, built the causeway to do battle with his counterpart in Scotland, Benandonner.
In reality, the causeway is a result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It consists of approximately 40,000, mostly hexagonal columns, of varying heights. The causeway was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986.
9. Towards the southeastern corner of Northern Ireland lies a range of granite mountains in County Down. What is the name of this range of mountains?

Answer: Mournes

The Mountains of Mourne are, possibly, the most famous range in the whole of Ireland. The tallest peak is Slieve Donard at 849m or 2,786 ft. The Mournes are visited by thousands of people every year, and in 1993 the National Trust purchased almost 1,300 acres of the land. An outstanding feature of the area is the 35Km, or 22 mile, Mourne Wall.

It is a dry stone wall constructed in the late 1800's to define an area of land that was owned by, the then, Belfast Water Commission. It enclosed an area of 9,000 acres, or 36 square km.
10. At the boundary between the counties of Louth and Meath lies the town of Drogheda. Prior to 1898 and the introduction of the Local Government (Ireland) Act, it was split between the two counties. In 1690, just to the west of the town, a battle took place. What name does history give this conflict?

Answer: The Battle of The Boyne

The battle was a turning point in the war between King James II and William of Orange, King William III. William came to the throne of England and Ireland in 1689, deposing James II at the request of the English Parliament. William was both nephew and son-in-law to James.

The battle took place on July 1 1690 with the armies facing each other across the River Boyne. To this day, the Orange Order still commemorates the battle, but because of the adoption of the Gregorian calender by Britain in 1752, the commemoration now takes place on July 12 each year.
Source: Author romeomikegolf

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